Eugene Janner Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of Eugene Janner by his family and friends. Mr. Janner was a teacher at the Brenham schools and at Blinn College where he also served as chairman of the business and computer science department. This scholarship is awarded to a full-time returning sophomore who is majoring in accounting and has exhibited superior academic skills.

Atwood C. Kenjura Scholarship: Established in 1998 by Marilyn Kenjura in honor of her husband, Atwood C. Kenjura, who has served on the Blinn College Board of Trustees since 1976. A graduate of Blinn, Mr. Kenjura is a prominent Brenham pharmacist, businessman and civic leader.

Steven Krolczyk Memorial Scholarship: Established in 1995 in memory of Steven Krolczyk, a Blinn graduate, by his family and friends. Preference will be given to students from Washington and surrounding counties with a need for financial assistance. This scholarship is awarded without regard to major.

Bertha Quebe Kruse Scholarship: Established in 1993 by Bertha Quebe Kruse, this scholarship is awarded without regard to major to a Texas resident and U.S. citizen attending the Brenham campus as a regularly enrolled student carrying a full-time academic class load.

Ed F. Kruse Scholarship: Established by key management employees of Blue Bell Creameries in Brenham to honor Mr. Kruse who serves as that company’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. This scholarship is awarded to a returning sophomore with a 3.0 or better grade point average without regard to major.

Howard W. Kruse Scholarship: Established by employees of Blue Bell Creameries in honor of Howard F. Kruse who serves as that company’s Chief Executive Officer and President, this scholarship is awarded to a full-time returning sophomore with a 3.0 grade point average or better and majoring in business or agriculture.

Dan Kubiak Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of Representative Dan Kubiak, a dedicated public servant. A former athlete and graduate of Blinn College, he was a strong advocate of higher education in the Texas Legislature. This scholarship will be awarded without regard to major to a full-time student with a 3.0 or better GPA who is involved in student activities.

L.J. and Norma Lacina Family Scholarship: Established in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Lacina by their children and their families: L.J., Jr. and Carey Lacina, Dr. Lorna and Russell Gifford, and Tim Lacina. This scholarship will be awarded to deserving students who have shown community service through youth organizations such as religious groups, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts.

Ruth Dallmeyer LaRoche Scholarship: This scholarship was established by Brenham businessman and civic leader, Paul F. LaRoche, Jr., in honor of his wife Ruth Dallmeyer LaRoche. Mrs. LaRoche, a graduate of Blinn College, was the daughter of a former member of the college board of trustees. This scholarship is given without regard to major.

Reese B. Lockett Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of Reese B. Lockett, former mayor of Brenham and civic leader, this scholarship is given to deserving students majoring in agriculture or business.

Aletha Look-Engel Scholarship: Established in 1998 by Aletha Look-Engel in order to encourage students to pursue studies in historic preservation and architecture. Mrs. Engel has worked closely with the Somerville and Brenham Museums and has been involved with the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the Daughters of the American Revolution and an active member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.

Look-Lyon Memorial Scholarship: Established in 1997 by Aletha Look Engel in honor of her parents Charles B. and Mae Lyon Look of Somerville. This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student who has a superior academic record and outstanding character. Preference will be given to students from Burleson County.

Kenneth Lovett Scholarship: Established by Kenneth Lovett, a former student athlete, to provide financial assistance to a deserving Blinn College student. This scholarship is awarded without regard to major.

Jon Dee May Memorial Scholarship: Established by the family and a friend of the late local radio personality. This scholarship is awarded to a student from Washington or Austin County who will participate in either the Blinn College softball or volleyball athletic program.

H.L.P. Moore Family Scholarship: Established in 1998 in memory of H.L.P. Moore and James P. Moore, former Blinn students. This scholarship is awarded to a deserving Blinn student without regard to major.

Clarence and Ettie Richburg Morrow Scholarship: Established by members of the Morrow family -- Drs. Wilfred and Bobbie Morrow Dietrich, Joyce Morrow Keller, Garry Morrow, and the late Larry Morrow, this scholarship is awarded to a speech, drama, restaurant or agriculture major.

Ronald Lee Muske Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of Ronald Lee Muske, a former Blinn student, this scholarship is available to a deserving Blinn student without regard to major.

Richard J. and Marcena O’Malley Scholarship: Established in 1998 by O’Malley Engineers, Inc., a Brenham based professional engineering firm, in honor of the company’s 30th anniversary and in honor of the two owners who have contributed timeless effort and hours to the engineering profession and the community of Brenham. This scholarship will be awarded to a full-time engineering student from Washington or one of the surrounding counties who has demonstrated superior academic and leadership skills.

William O’Shea Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of William O’Shea, a longtime Texas journalist, this scholarship is given to deserving students majoring in journalism or physical education.

Ralph and Daye H. Oelfke Memorial Scholarship: Established by Ted E. Bailey, Jr. from the estates of Ralph L. and Daye H. Oelfke in their memory. The scholarship is given to deserving students majoring in business, mathematics, engineering or natural science.

Phillips, Sharpe, and Winkler Scholarship in the Natural Sciences: Established by these three authors who are instructors at Blinn College with the royalties generated from the sales of the Lab Manual "Biological Reflections I & II" in cooperation with the publisher Simon and Schuster.

Laura Lee Wilson Pieratt Memorial Scholarship: Laura Lee Wilson Pieratt (1917-1989) was the proud descendant of a pioneer Texas and Lee County family. She graduated from Giddings High School as did her four children and two of her grandchildren. In order to perpetuate her interest and commitment to the youth attending Giddings High School, this scholarship will be awarded to a Giddings High School graduate with a true need for financial assistance and is given without regard to major.

W.H. "Bill" Pieratt Scholarship: W.H. (Bill) Pieratt (1915-1997) was a Lee County rancher and businessman. He also served the state and federal government in executive positions. Always interested in education, he served on the local school board. Also, serving as a member of the Texas State House of Representatives Committee on Higher Education, he led a successful drive to grant the University of Houston the privilege of becoming a state-supported university. This scholarship is awarded to a Dime Box High School graduate with a true need for financial assistance and is given without regard to major.

Betty Cantrell Plummer Memorial Scholarship: Established in 1998 by A.Q. Plummer in memory of his wife, Betty Cantrell Plummer. Betty Plummer obtained a master’s degree in history from Texas A&M University and was also listed in Who’s Who in Texas, World’s Who’s Who of Women and the Heredity Register of the United States. She was a local historian, author of numerous books and articles about the history of Washington County, co-founder of the Washington County Historical Society and also a teacher of History and English at Blinn College. This scholarship will be provided to students graduating from Brenham High School majoring in History or English.

Mary Stone Rankin Scholarship: Established in 1999 by C.W. Rankin, Jr. in honor of Mary Stone Rankin on the occasion of their 55th wedding anniversary. This scholarship is awarded to a returning sophomore demonstrating outstanding academic achievement. Preference is given to residents of Washington County.

Harry M. and Macey Hodges Reasoner Scholarship: Established by the Blinn College Board of Trustees to recognize the contribution of Mr. Harry Reasoner to higher education in Texas. The scholarship will support a returning sophomore student whose career interest is in law or education.

Hoffman and Katherine Reese Memorial Scholarship: Endowed by the four daughters of Hoffman and Katherine Reese; Erette Red, Martha Sterling, Kathyrine Jones and Inez Rymer, in loving memory of their parents. Mr. Reese was Sheriff of Washington County for many years. He and Mrs. Reese were active in civic, church and business interests of Washington County. This scholarship will be awarded to students carrying a full-time academic load and maintaining a 3.0 or better grade point average.

Doug and Trish Rodgers Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of Gary Douglas Rodgers and Trish Christine Rodgers, this scholarship is given to deserving students who, because of family circumstances, may not necessarily qualify for national grants or loans.

Dennis W. Schomburg, Jr. Scholarship: Established in 2001 by his wife, Doris Schomburg, in recognition of his devotion of his family, community and belief in helping others. Mr. and Mrs. Schomburg are graduates of Blinn College. This scholarship is awarded without regard to major.

Doris Schomburg Scholarship: Established by Doris Schomburg’s husband Dennis, in recognition of her devotion to her family and community. Mr. and Mrs. Schomburg are long-time friends of Blinn College. The scholarship is awarded without regard to major.

Melvin and Mary Schomburg Memorial Scholarship: Established by Arthur Schomburg, lifelong Washington County resident who has been very active in the livestock business, the Washington County Fair and the Houston Livestock Show. He established the scholarship in memory of his parents. This scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student without regard to major.

Allan R. Schroeder Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of Allan R. Schroeder by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Schroeder of Brenham. Mr. Schroeder was a graduate of Blinn College and a Brenham businessman. This scholarship is available to a deserving Blinn student without regard to major.

Rudolph and LaThel Schroeder Scholarship: Established in 2000 by Mrs. R.W. Stolz in honor of her brother and sister-in-law, Rudy and LaThel Schroeder. Mr. Schroeder was a graduate of Blinn College and served on the Blinn College Board of Trustees from 1963 to 1980 and was chairman from 1972 to 1976. The Schroeders are long-time residents of Washington County.

Zane Schulte Memorial Student Athlete Scholarship: This scholarship will be offered to a Brenham High School or Brenham Christian Academy student needing financial assistance. The recipient should be in good academic standing and have participated in a varsity sport, and/or cheerleading, his or her senior year. Special consideration should be given to applicants who are "walk-on" athletes at Blinn College. Students may apply or their athletic director may recommend them.

Annie Belle Schwartz Scholarship: Established in honor of Mrs. Schwartz, a retired teacher and the wife of Walter C. Schwartz, the 11th president of Blinn College, by her family and friends. This scholarship is awarded without regard to major.

Annie Belle and Walter C. Schwartz 50th Anniversary Scholarship: This scholarship was established in 1997 by friends of Annie Belle and Walter C. Schwartz on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Schwartz are both graduates of Blinn College and Mr. Schwartz served as the 11th president of Blinn.

Charles W. Schwartz Scholarship: This scholarship was established in 1997, endowed by Mr. Schwartz’s partners at Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P., to be awarded to a student pursuing a degree in the legal field. Mr. Schwartz is also a Blinn alumnus.

Walter C. Schwartz Scholarship: Established in 1992 in honor of the 11th President of Blinn College by the citizens of Washington and surrounding counties, this scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student without regard to major.

Ernest H. Seelhorst Education Fund: Established by Ernest H. Seelhorst, a former pre-engineering student at Blinn College, to be awarded to a returning sophomore majoring in engineering, mathematics, or natural science. The recipient must earn a 3.0 or better grade point average, be a member of the Beta Alpha Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, and demonstrate superior academic and leadership skills.

Lucille Click Sheppeard Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of Mrs. Lucille Click Sheppeard by her family to support a student majoring in business. Mrs. Sheppeard had a lengthy and distinguished career in business and a love for learning which has resulted in this memorial scholarship to assist others.

Janis Sneed Scholarship: Established in 1993 in honor of Janis Sneed, a longtime teacher, administrator and sponsor of the Beta Alpha Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Blinn College. This scholarship will be awarded to a sophomore level member of Phi Theta Kappa.

Gregory Ray Speir Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship was established in 1993 by the family and friends of Gregory Ray Speir of Missouri City who was a student at Blinn College at the time of his death. The scholarship will be awarded without regard to major.

Thomas Morris and Rachel Bradham Spencer Scholarship: Established by the family and the Board of Trustees of Blinn College in honor of Dr. Thomas Morris Spencer who served as president of Blinn College from 1947 until 1957 and his wife, Rachel Bradham Spencer. This scholarship is awarded to a member of the Beta Alpha Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa who has maintained at least a 3.25 grade point average.

Delbert Stark Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of Dr. Delbert Stark by his wife Sudie Schaer Stark, this scholarship is awarded to a deserving Blinn student with preference given to an athlete planning a career in the medical field. Dr. Stark, a Brenham dentist and civic leader, attended Blinn College where he served as captain of the football team.

Paula K. Stoltenberg Memorial Scholarship: Established in 1995 in memory of Paula K. Stoltenberg who died at age 38 leaving behind three children, a husband and many close friends. Music was her great love. She was a wonderful singer and songwriter, and was an active member of a local band. This scholarship was established to help students pursue their interest in music.

LaVerna Stolz Music Foundation Scholarship: Established in honor of LaVerna Stolz, this scholarship is given to a student that is talented in music.

R. W. Stolz Memorial Scholarship: Established by Mrs. LaVerna Stolz in memory of her husband. Mr. Stolz, having been in business for many years, always tried to hire young people graduating from Blinn. Mr. Boehm, Dean of Men, could always suggest some bright, intelligent graduates eager to work.

Robert F. Strange Scholarship: Established in 1993 by Robert F. Strange, a Washington County civic leader, this scholarship is awarded without regard to major.

Bernita Tomachefsky Memorial Scholarship: Established in 1995 by the family and friends of Mrs. Tomachefsky, this scholarship is awarded to a full-time student majoring in education. Mrs. Tomachefsky was a former Blinn College student and elementary school teacher. Both her husband and son served as legal advisors for the college.

Odis Tomachefsky Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of Odis Tomachefsky, former legal advisor for Blinn College and Washington County Judge, this scholarship is given to deserving students majoring in prelaw.

Edyna Kuehn Tomlinson Scholarship: Established in memory of Edyna K. Tomlinson who was a 1923 graduate of Blinn College and had a life-long passion for music. Established by her family to honor her memory and the enjoyment she derived from music, this scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in the fine arts.

Ruth Elizabeth Paris Tottenham Memorial Scholarship: Established in 1996 by the children of Mrs. Tottenham, the founder and longtime director of the vocational nursing program at Blinn College.

Milton Toubin Memorial Scholarship: Established in 1999 by Sara Toubin in memory of her husband Milton Toubin. He was a Brenham businessman born in Lithuania, lived in Cuba for seven years before joining his brother in Brenham, Texas. He became an American citizen, served in World War II and returned to Brenham where he resided for the rest of his life. He spoke fluent Spanish and enjoyed great success from his business investments. This scholarship is awarded to a business, finance, or economics major who must be a resident of Washington or Fayette County.

Sam and Rosa Toubin Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of Sam Toubin and his wife Rosa Levin Toubin by the Toubin family. Sam Toubin, long-time businessman, owned and operated the New York stores in nine towns in Texas. Rosa Toubin, a Brenham native, attended local schools, Blinn College and Rice University. Both were civic leaders and well respected in the Brenham area for their philanthropic endeavors.

Van Dyke-Rankin Scholarship: Established in 1988 by Brenham insurance executives Eddie Van Dyke and Bob Rankin, this scholarship is awarded without regard to major.

Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. Scholarship: This scholarship was established in 1995 by the Houston law firm of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. which assisted the college in the establishment of its new Bryan campus. The scholarship was created to celebrate that achievement and is awarded without regard to major to a full-time student on the basis of distinguished academic achievement.

Washington County Go-Texan Committee Scholarship: Established by the Washington County Go-Texan committee which is associated with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The scholarship is awarded to Washington County students.

Leona M. Watzlavick Memorial Nursing Scholarship: Established in loving memory of Mrs. Leona M. Watzlavick by her family and friends. Mrs. Watzlavick was a registered nurse and active in nursing and education for over 50 years. She was a respected member of the South Texas medical community.

Glenn and Mrs. Kathryn Boehm Wehring Scholarship: Established by Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Boehm, Sr. in honor of their daughter and son-in-law. Mr. Boehm served for many years as the Dean of the college prior to his retirement.

Tom S. and Edythe Whitehead Memorial Scholarship: Established by Tom S. Whitehead, Jr. and Bonnie Whitehead in memory of his parents, Tom S. and Edythe Whitehead. Mr. Whitehead was noted for his civic leadership and progressive editorials. He published the Banner-Press for 25 years and founded both Brenham’s first radio station and its cable TV system. This scholarship is awarded without regard to major. First preference is given to students from Washington County.

Jean Winkelmann Whitmore Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of Jean Winkelmann Whitmore by her parents, F. C. and Floy Winkelmann, to provide financial assistance to a deserving Blinn College sophomore student majoring in the natural sciences.

Wilder Family Scholarship: Established by the Donald M. Wilder family for any deserving student and awarded at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.

Oran "Sonny" Wilks, IV Memorial Scholarship: Established in 1995 in memory of Sonny Wilks, a Blinn College student, by his family and estate. Mr. Wilks believed that education is important and wanted to make a difference in helping people pursue that goal. This scholarship is awarded without regard to major.

F.C. and Floy Winkelmann Scholarship: Established in 1997 by F.C. and Floy Winkelmann for a deserving Blinn student.

Meredith Garrett York Memorial Scholarship: The Meredith Garrett York Memorial Scholarship was established by Miriam York of Giddings in memory of her husband, a former Lee County School superintendent. Preference will be given to students from Lee County with good academic records.

Milton Garrett York, Sr. Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of Milton G. York, a teacher, rancher, commissioner, and legislator, this scholarship is awarded to a deserving student interested in becoming a teacher. Preference will be given to students from Lee County who have a superior academic record and outstanding character.

Miriam York Scholarship: Established in 2000 by Miriam York, a former educator and widow of a former educator. This scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in education who is in need of financial assistance. Preference will be given to students from Lee County.

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